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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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